CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steve Yzerman, 57; John Corbett, 61; Billy Joel, 73; Candice Bergen, 76. Happy Birthday: Give yourself plenty of time to figure out what you want to achieve this year and how best to initiate your plans. Listen to the voice of reason and those offering wisdom and experience. An untimely […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin offers tutor training
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin is pleased to announce our first in-person tutor training since the pandemic began. The eight-hour workshop will be held over two consecutive days, June 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at USM/Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston. Volunteers are needed to serve as tutors as well as […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Daughter tired of hearing question about late mother
DEAR ABBY: Last year my mother passed away after a 15-year battle with lung cancer. When I tell people she died, I am not bothered if they ask what she died from. However, more often than not, when they learn she died of lung cancer, they proceed to ask me if she ever smoked. It’s […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Don’t let insecurity get the best of you. Trust and believe in your skills, experience and the contribution you can make.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Stephen Amell, 41; Enrique Iglesias, 47; Melissa Gilbert, 58; David Keith, 68. Happy Birthday: Don’t let your emotions get the best of you this year. Find a way to chill, and surround yourself with positive people who can help keep you on track. Look for projects that keep you occupied […]
Posted inEncore
Auburn church to host magic fundraiser for hermitage
An evening of fun, fascination and illusion for all ages is slated for 6 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish at Sacred Heart Church, 24 Sacred Heart Place in Auburn, according to a news release from the church. Money raised through this fundraising event will help the Friends of Little […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections, Encore
Auditions to be held for vintage plays in Norway
NORWAY — Auditions are to be held for two plays, originally presented in 1897, at the Concert Hall, 479 Main St. Casting for 18 parts for ages 17-60-plus for “Above the Clouds” (drama) and “Rough Diamond” (farce) will require cold readings, scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 15, and 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 16. This […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Brunswick UU Church to host Paul Sullivan
Grammy Award-winning pianist Paul Sullivan will perform live at the Brunswick UU Church for their Concerts for a Cause series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 1 Middle St. Sullivan is the consummate musician’s musician. He is a pianist and composer who has performed around the world with everyone from Paul Winter to Leonard Bernstein. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Paula Poundstone to hit Rockland’s Strand Theatre
The Strand Theatre will host Paula Poundstone at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at 345 Main St. in Rockland. Known for her distinctive brand of spontaneous observational comedy, Poundstone is a regular panelist on National Public Radio’s (NPR) weekly news quiz show Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” Tickets cost $45 For tickets, or more […]
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Cancelled: Maine Music Society Chorale to present Elle Chante / She Sings
Maine Music Society Chorale, conducted by Richard Nickerson in his debut season as artistic director, plans to perform an array of songs in a program featuring all-female composers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The concert will open […]
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The Weight Band plans Brownfield concert
Stone Mountain Arts Center will host The Weight Band at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the center at 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Band members include Jim Weider, Michael Bram, Brian Mitchell, Albert Rogers and Matt Zeiner. After years of touring, the band has released a new album of original material, packaged for today’s […]